Shown here is the framing set in place for the by-pass at No. 2 Dam, Mangahao.The Mangahao Power Station provides hydroelectric power and is situated near the town of Shannon. It serves Wellington, Horowhenua, Taranaki, Hawkes Bay, and the Wairarapa. After being delayed by the first world war construction began in late 1919 and the station opened in November 1924.
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No. 2 Dam Bypass - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme
Identification
- Object type
- Image
- Date
- May 1923
- Digitisation ID
- 2011P_Mgh94_005813
- Held In
- Coolstore
Creation
- Created By
- Unknown
- Place
- Horowhenua Region
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- License
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